With the NHL taking the day off, it’s a good time to look at who’s in and who’s out of the playoff picture. With a 12-8-2 record and 26 points, the Rangers have finally made it into the top third of the NHL. It’s an amazing feat and a lot of the credit has to go to David Quinn and his coaching staff. They’ve instilled discipline through accountability and a can-do spirit that has taken the team very far after a rough start. Can they keep it up? There’s no reason to believe that the Rangers won’t contend for a playoff spot.